In China, the forecast for donkey meat slaughtering indicates a steady decline from 2024 to 2028, with values descending from 1.4292 million heads to 1.2715 million heads. When considering trends, this reflects a negative year-on-year percentage change, highlighting an annual decrease in donkey meat processing. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 underscores this downward trajectory.

Future trends to watch for include:

Market adaptation to declining supply, possibly leading to increased prices.
Impact of declining slaughter rates on rural economies and related industries.
Potential regulatory or consumer preference shifts affecting livestock production.